Professional Development is about as necessary to the
teaching world as board waxing is to surfers. Really that was the first analogy
that came to mind. And I like it because just like surfing, teachers have to deal
with the waves of students come in and out while looking for that moment where
the kid gets it! Anyway today was the first of a lifetime supply of development
trainings I will experience in this new career. The topic mostly dealt with
Classroom management and how to work with students emphasizing the important of
relationships. Here are some points I noted and liked:
No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship.
– Dr. Comer.
The world is unpredictable and chaotic. Don’t let your
classroom be the same.
Students have the same needs as teachers.
Teach every student knowing their future possibilities are
endless
Invest in the kids who are not successful.
Don’t confuse being liked with being respected.
Unintended enablers are all grace. Negative controllers are
all law. No nonsense is a little of both.
It does not matter how much you know until Scholars known
that you care.
Precise directions must have moment, voice, and
participation.
Scan the room after giving precise direction.
When checking for understanding, check those who are
successful.
Acknowledge the ones who are on point and on task.
A tool no nonsense nurtures use to notice out loud scholars
who are following directions.
Praise when praise worthy,
academically not for behaviors expected anyway.
Show the students they are important and you love them.
Scholars as a group achieve incentives as they meet
predetermined expectations.
Save time and have students write questions while waiting on
you to help them.
Remain consistent in classroom culture with what you expect
and what you accept.
Consequences acknowledge choices students make.
No nonsense nurturers intentionally plan to build relationships.
Overall a great day of learning and developing more of
myself as a teacher. I always welcome those opportunities and tomorrow we will
do some more!
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